Re: PESO x3

On Nov 19, 2005, at 6:30 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: The directory is "xp2" ... I presume that means "experiment 2" rather than the film XP2? Otherwise, I can't imagine why you'd cross-process XP2 film in E6 chemistry. ?? I never thought of that. It stands for cross-processed #2 :) The

Re: PESO x3

#7 is also my favourite but I wanted to see what others thought before offering my own opinion. I wish I'd been able to include more at the right but there was a bush in the way. BTW "proper" MF is 6x7. Why? Because 6x7=42, which is the answer to life, the universe and everything. - Br

Re: LD Elements

On Nov 19, 2005, at 1:46 PM, William Robb wrote: In absolute qualitative terms, small format digital is not up to the standard that film is capable of, especially larger than 35mm formats. Small format film isn't quite up to the standard of larger than 35mm formats either ;) - Dave

OT: Ricoh GR digital

I have a soft spot for the Ricoh R series cameras (have the R1 and the very cool GR1s, both sadly untouched for a long time since they use that analogue stuff). I've been eyeing the GR Digital for a while and it might be just the thing for a low-light carry-around. Writes to RAW, has B mode a

Black painted FA* 85mm

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RE: PESO x3

> BTW "proper" MF is 6x7. Why? Because 6x7=42 LOL Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) > -Original Message- > From: David Mann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > S

Re: LD Elements

i assumed using the very best lenses available already. that's only the starting point for producing an top quality digital print. a superb quality digital capture isn't going to look very good straight out of the camera. the RAW file needs to be adjusted before it brings out all of the things

another harassment by police story

from minutes of a recent NJFCC meeting: "Regarding photographing bridges and buildings - reported that Monmouth Camera Club members were harassed by police at the Delaware Water Gap. They were told to erase their memory cards. A letter was sent to Security in New York State but no response was

Re: Black painted FA* 85mm

On 2005-11-19, at 11:36, Dario Bonazza wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=7561123368&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 Apparently someone just hated genuine silver finish ;-) Now if someone could nicely paint silver Ltds. in black... ;-) -- Best regards Sylwek

RE: PESO - Swell

Did I ever comment on this? I don't remember. The frame is a large improvement. Without them, the image floated away into, nowhere land(?). It didn't affect me in any way. With frames it has a soothing quality. Note to self: Be very aware of background colours when publishing an image. Tim Most

Re: PESO(s): Two fall shots from Pittsburgh

> The real question is "If they had been *prevented* > from taking pictures, how would that have helped us or hindered them?" > Whenever I hear of photographers being hassled because they might > terrorists I think, "OK, suppose I *am* a terrorist. Now I have a > picture of the Brooklyn Bridge! (f

Re: Metz 45 CT1

That would be appreciated, thank you very much. Alex On 11/19/05, Paul Ewins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Alex, >There used to be a pdf manual on the Metz.de site. If it isn't still > there I can email you a copy - it is around 300k. I have an electronic copy > of the circuit diagram some

Re: LD Elements

Reads as though you understand exactly what I'm contending, thus confirms our total agreement. Jack --- Herb Chong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > i assumed using the very best lenses available already. that's only > the > starting point for producing an top quality digital print. a superb > quali

Re: OT -- Zeiss Ikon

On Nov 18, 2005, at 10:02 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: Haven't seen this hit the list just yet, so I thought I'd let everyone know (my apologies if I'm rehashing common knowledge). According to the folks over at Hasselblad USA, the Zeiss Ikon started shipping last week. B&H, however, is still/al

Re: Kodak Tmax 3200 question

Thanks Paul,Bill,JCO and Adam Have been doing my own developing,but not as much during the summer,and the local Henrys was out of Film developer,so i went to the lab for this and my iso 400 i had. When developing my 3200 in the past, i have used the Tmax developer and the times on the box or D

Re: OT - old Kodak film identification?

On Nov 18, 2005, at 10:17 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: Most likely, it means that the film has an Estar (or whatever Kodak called it back then) base instead of a celluloid base. The safety film ignited at a higher temperature than the older celluloid stuff. Thus - safety film. As far as EI goes,

Re: OT - old Kodak film identification?

On Nov 18, 2005, at 11:10 PM, graywolf wrote: It just means it is not nitrocellulosebased film. Consumer film pretty much stopped using that before WWII, but motion picture film still used nitrocellulose into the late fifties. Nitrate base films were preferred because cellulose nitrate was

Re: PESO - Fall in the city

E.R.N. Reed made to appear on my magic window to the world, the following - " Nice simple graphic design. I like it." " Either remove the Zappa quote, or surround the pic with a frame! :)" To which I caused to appear on that same magic window - The image has a 3 pixel black border, but for unkno

Re: OT: Ricoh GR digital

The best preview I've found on this camera so far is the one at LetsGoDigital.com: Photo.net: and some samples at

Re: OT -- Zeiss Ikon

The camera is gorgeous, really like it. I hope they have a digital sensor body ready soon. The lens line seems ideal for a 16x24mm sensor... Godfrey On Nov 19, 2005, at 6:22 AM, Bob Shell wrote: http://elekm.net/zeiss_ikon/

Re: GESO: Almost summer

Very nice pictures Derby. I can see spring coming. Like Frank said, it is pretty ironic here in the Northern Hemisphere. We've had a week of really cold weather and high winds, up to 50 miles per hour. Two weeks ago I took this... members.aol.com/rfsindg/curve2.jpg But the leaves are all gone n

Re: GESO: Almost summer

Sorry, make that fall shot... members.aol.com/rfsindg/curve.jpg Regards, Bob S. On 11/19/05, Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Very nice pictures Derby. I can see spring coming. > Like Frank said, it is pretty ironic here in the Northern Hemisphere. > We've had a week of really cold w

Re: GESO: Almost summer

I remember this one. It really is lovely. I like it so much I've got it set as my desktop background & have had since you originally posted it. Dave On 11/19/05, Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sorry, make that fall shot... >members.aol.com/rfsindg/curve.jpg > Regards, Bob S. > > O

Re: IE bashing --> was Re: full size img taken w/12-24

Bruce wrote: My experience with IE is equally poor. Seems that all virus type attacks/spyware/adware/etc all trigger off IE. I rarely use it for anything, unless there are no alternatives and I must visit that site (a rare occurrence). -- Once when I flew out of Heathrow I looked up a

Re: OT: Ricoh GR digital

Hi, What has sensor size to do with IS being an advantage? Shel "You meet the nicest people with a Pentax" > [Original Message] > From: Godfrey DiGiorgi > This is a camera with a standard1/1.8" sensor > After due thought and consideration, I decided to try > out the LX1 ... the image sta

Re: IE bashing --> was Re: full size img taken w/12-24

On Nov 19, 2005, at 7:55 AM, Joseph Tainter wrote: Once when I flew out of Heathrow I looked up at the usual bank of screens showing the status of arriving and departing flights. At the very end of this row of monitors one showed a blue screen that read: "This program has performed an ille

Problems with Epson R2400

I seem to be unable to get decent prints from my brand new Epson R2400 printer. There are stripes a few millimeters apart on all prints. I've made sure that the right paper type is selected (I use Epson glossy photo paper). I've gone through all the various head cleaning precedures. The tests sh

Re: OT -- Zeiss Ikon

On Nov 19, 2005, at 10:34 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: The camera is gorgeous, really like it. I hope they have a digital sensor body ready soon. The lens line seems ideal for a 16x24mm sensor... Rumor is that they are waiting for full frame sensors to become available at a more reasonab

RE: Problems with Epson R2400

http://www.wellesley.edu/Computing/Epson/epson.html#badquality Shel "You meet the nicest people with a Pentax" > [Original Message] > From: Pål Jensen > I seem to be unable to get decent prints from my brand new Epson R2400 printer. There are stripes a few millimeters apart on all prints. I'

Re: Problems with Epson R2400

- Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2005 5:14 PM Subject: RE: Problems with Epson R2400 > http://www.wellesley.edu/Computing/Epson/epson.html#badquality > Thanks Shel. I've tried all this but it doesn't help Pål

Photoshop Restoration & Retouching (Third Edition)

A few days ago I received an email from Katrin Eismann, the author of this and many other books on Photoshop. I've the second edition, and found it to be amongst the best of the Photoshop tutorial books, as it was aimed mostly at the problems of the photographer. Here's what Katrin has to say abo

Re: Problems with Epson R2400

OK ... I'm not familiar with the Epson printers, but, a friend had banding on his printer and it turned out to be that he was printing at too high a dpi ... way too high. Maybe you might want to check that. He was using an outrageously high dpi though -like 1400. Shel "You meet the nicest peopl

Re: Photoshop Restoration & Retouching (Third Edition)

On 11/20/05, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> A few days ago I received an email from Katrin Eismann, the author of this> and many other books on Photoshop. I've the second edition, and found it> to be amongst the best of the Photoshop tutorial books, as it was aimed> mostly at the pr

Re: Light Tents -- was Portrait Photography Question ...

In a message dated 11/18/2005 8:02:34 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It ain't art - but it gives great detail, like using a large format camera. ann == Cool. Thanks. I can think of a few times that might work for me. Would an ordinary plastic garbage bag be enough fo

Re: Black painted FA* 85mm

Looks beautiful, Pentax should have done it themselves, (I'd be very leery of buying that one though). Dario Bonazza wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7561123368&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream an

Re: PESO - Human Factor

In a message dated 11/18/2005 11:23:58 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi! http://www.photoforum.ru/photo/235239/index.en.html What d'you say? Boris What I say is I am tired of worrying about money and wish I could win the lottery. Oh, what I say about your pic? :

Re: Problems with Epson R2400

Pål Jensen wrote: I seem to be unable to get decent prints from my brand new Epson R2400 printer. There are stripes a few millimeters apart on all prints. I've made sure that the right paper type is selected (I use Epson glossy photo paper). I've gone through all the various head cleaning pre

Re: Problems with Epson R2400

In a message dated 11/19/2005 8:56:16 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Otherwise, time to send it back for replacement. mike = Yeah, I'd give it a few more test runs, then see about getting it replaced. It may be a lemon, you know. Marnie aka Doe

Re: IE bashing --> was Re: full size img taken w/12-24

Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Nov 19, 2005, at 7:55 AM, Joseph Tainter wrote: Once when I flew out of Heathrow I looked up at the usual bank of screens showing the status of arriving and departing flights. At the very end of this row of monitors one showed a blue screen that read: "This pro

Re: OT: Ricoh GR digital

Because small sensors have limited sensitivity, image stabilization (allowing you to hand-hold the camera more steadily at longer exposure times) net a great improvement in camera usability. Both the Ricoh GRD and the Panasonic LX1 are basically ISO 64 cameras. At their shortest focal lengt

Re: PESO - Fall in the city

In a message dated 11/18/2005 5:54:01 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Check out http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html Something a little different from me. All comments solicited Yeah, nay, and/or otherwise What would you do differently? Thanks in ad

Re: Problems with Epson R2400

Does it print bands when you do a nozzle test? That'll tell you if the nozzles are clogged. Next step is print head alignment. If that's ok, I'd say you either have a driver issue or an issue with the printer itself, and it's time to call up Epson and complain. I saw a test print kicking around n

Re: OT -- Zeiss Ikon

On Nov 19, 2005, at 8:14 AM, Bob Shell wrote: The camera is gorgeous, really like it. I hope they have a digital sensor body ready soon. The lens line seems ideal for a 16x24mm sensor... Rumor is that they are waiting for full frame sensors to become available at a more reasonable price.

Re: Problems with Epson R2400

Sounds like you might have a head with a bad nozzle. Just a simple defect. Be certain you are electing the Best Photo print quality mode in the Print Settings as it might be a dpi setting issue. If nothing else works, exchange it for a replacement. Godfrey On Nov 19, 2005, at 8:03 AM, Pål J

Re: PESO x3

Hi! BTW "proper" MF is 6x7. Why? Because 6x7=42 Cotty, this fellow has found The Question... Our mission on this planet is finally over... *grin* Boris-the-other-mouse

Re: Possibility of Medium Format enablement

Hi! All were very good cameras and turned extremely good photos. The Fuji GA645 has a very good lens, super crisp, but I always prefer the rendering with the Zeiss lensed cameras. The Hassy SWC's Biogon is just a phenomenally wonderful lens. I guess RolleiFlex is still the best... A frien

Re: Possibility of Medium Format enablement

Hi! The fixed lens range-finder style cameras generally offer very good performance relative to cost, the P645 whilst a wonderful camera is IMO too much like the kit that you already have without a really substantial advantage. The RF style cameras optics are generally better than SLR optics,

Re: A Digital Workflow Recommendation

Hi! recommendations from a consortium of professional photographers associations. Herb http://www.updig.org/guidelines/index.html *in voice of Star Trek's Mr Data* Fascinating... Boris

Re: PESO x3

I think you're laboring under a misapprehension, Cotty is a Moose. Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! BTW "proper" MF is 6x7. Why? Because 6x7=42 Cotty, this fellow has found The Question... Our mission on this planet is finally over... *grin* Boris-the-other-mouse -- When you're worried

Re: OT -- Zeiss Ikon

Bob Shell wrote: On Nov 18, 2005, at 10:02 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: Haven't seen this hit the list just yet, so I thought I'd let everyone know (my apologies if I'm rehashing common knowledge). According to the folks over at Hasselblad USA, the Zeiss Ikon started shipping last week. B&H, ho

Re: Possibility of Medium Format enablement

On Nov 19, 2005, at 9:19 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: All were very good cameras and turned extremely good photos. The Fuji GA645 has a very good lens, super crisp, but I always prefer the rendering with the Zeiss lensed cameras. The Hassy SWC's Biogon is just a phenomenally wonderful lens.

Re: OT -- Zeiss Ikon

On Nov 19, 2005, at 9:35 AM, keith_w wrote: Interesting that they chose the Leica M mount. Significant of nothing in particular, just worthy of mention... It's the only interchangeable lens, 35mm RF mount worth having. You can use an adapter and have access to all lenses made with Leica th

Re: PAW - "Sunset"

> Here is another of my really old ones... it's from my first ever roll > of Velvia. > > http://www.bluemoon.net.nz/photo/printsdb/view.php?p=121&t=1 > > - Dave > Lovely shot. Very rich colours. Dave Brooks

Re: GESO: Almost summer

Very nice Derby. The red flower looks like it was shot through a filter or glass. Interesting effect. What lens did you use. My next purchase will be a decent macro. Dave > Nothing much to say, except I love the *istDS > > http://members.iinet.net.au/~derby

FS: 6x7 lenses

offered up to the Brotherhood . All items purchased from KEH (condition excellent) just a few months ago. I was elated by my survival through a case of a lung abcess/pneumonia and over- spent on an "I'm still alive!" gift to myself and find I really

Re: Problems with Epson R2400

Hi Pål, Have you turned off "fast printing" in the driver? If not, that could be one thing to try. To do this, you must set the colour adjustment mode ("main" tab in "print settings"; "utskriftsinnstillinger" if your Windows is in Norwegian). Change the setting to "custom", then click "advance

Re: OT -- Zeiss Ikon

Yes, to the mount ... can't help but wonder how those highly acclaimed Leica lenses would work with a digi. It would be nice if there were both digital and film models ;-)) Shel "You meet the nicest people with a Pentax" > [Original Message] > From: Godfrey DiGiorgi > Q: It's Leica M mount,

Re: OT -- Zeiss Ikon

Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Nov 19, 2005, at 9:35 AM, keith_w wrote: Interesting that they chose the Leica M mount. Significant of nothing in particular, just worthy of mention... It's the only interchangeable lens, 35mm RF mount worth having. You can use an adapter and have access to all

Re: EXIF & IPTC Data

At 10:31 PM 11/18/2005, you wrote: Howdy, folks, Does anyone out there know of an application that will insert EXIF and/or IPTC data into JPEG or TIFF files in bulk? Since I can't set a copyright or author in camera, I need to be able to process a whole directory of images to get the tags set

Re: another harassment by police story

At 06:48 AM 11/19/2005, you wrote: from minutes of a recent NJFCC meeting: "Regarding photographing bridges and buildings - reported that Monmouth Camera Club members were harassed by police at the Delaware Water Gap. They were told to erase their memory cards. A letter was sent to Security

Re: PESO(s): Two fall shots from Pittsburgh

Both are great shots Mark. I like the gentle curve of the rail line, leading to the bridge.Fall colours are nice to. The PPG buikding is great. The reflections are crisp and the lines work well together. Dave B > I've been so busy with work for school pr

Re: FS: 6x7 lenses

On Nov 19, 2005, at 1:10 PM, Bill D. Casselberry wrote: The medications I was on to deal w/ severe inflamation (Prednisone) skewed my grasp of reality - we live & learn, I suppose. Why don't you sue the drug company? That's the American way, after all. Bob

OT: Cheap Monitor

I have a HP Pavilion, with a 17" quite decent monitor (actually I am not sure it's a 15", but not quite sure how to measure it). Only I've had both for about, hmmm, four years. I've been told/read the HP monitors are actually Trinitron. I've been quite happy with the monitor. Only now the horiz

Re: OT -- Zeiss Ikon

On Nov 19, 2005, at 1:15 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Yes, to the mount ... can't help but wonder how those highly acclaimed Leica lenses would work with a digi. It would be nice if there were both digital and film models ;-)) There will be both. When I tested the Epson R-D1, I tried it wi

Re: PESO - Fallen Leaves

Excellent shot Boris. I love the subtle softness on the edges. The sand? backs a great background. Dave Brooks > Hi! > > From the shoot with Single Elements Soft lens: > > http://www.photoforum.ru/photo/233209 > > Please click on it in order to see it on bl

RE: Cheap Monitor

Make sure you buy something NEW - not used. I have been absolutely delighted with these DELL P991s CRTs I got off ebay. They are super trinitions 19" (18" viewable). They can be found on ebay at very reasonable prices now... jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PR

Re: PESO(s): Two fall shots from Pittsburgh

- Original Message - From: "Tom Reese" Subject: Re: PESO(s): Two fall shots from Pittsburgh I think it also has a lot to do with the government creating the perception that they're being pro-active in fighting terrorism and trying to make people feel safer. Bingo. Sadly, they a

Re: Kodak Tmax 3200 question

- Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Kodak Tmax 3200 question We learn from our mistakes, correct.:-) Sometimes. William Robb

Re: OT -- Zeiss Ikon

On Nov 19, 2005, at 10:16 AM, keith_w wrote: ... Well, I might dispute that contention! ;-) ...In fact, any rabid Contax-o-phile ... Somehow, the notion of having a "Leica vs Contax" RF flame fest on the PENTAX mailing list is even stupider and more ridiculous than the incessant ruminatio

Re: OT: Ricoh GR digital

Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: The best preview I've found on this camera so far is the one at LetsGoDigital.com: Photo.net: and some samples at

Re: FS: 6x7 lenses

Very sorry to hear that, Bill. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Bill D. Casselberry wrote: offered up to the Brotherhood . All items purchased from KEH (condition excellent) just a few months ago. I was

Re: OT: Cheap Monitor

My experience with LCD's right now is that the ones that really are decent, and good enough for image processing work, are still expensive. I am probably going to stick with my 21" CRT (Mitsubishi DiamondScan) for a while longer. CRT monitors are available used, in fact, I've seen decent 19-20" tr

Re: GESO: Almost summer

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Very nice Derby. The red flower looks like it was shot through a filter or glass. Interesting effect. What lens did you use. My next purchase will be a decent macro. Dave > Nothing much to say, except I love the *istDS http:/

Re: GESO: Almost summer

Bob Sullivan wrote: Sorry, make that fall shot... members.aol.com/rfsindg/curve.jpg Regards, Bob S. On 11/19/05, Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Very nice pictures Derby. I can see spring coming. Like Frank said, it is pretty ironic here in the Northern Hemisphere. We've had a w

Re: Possibility of Medium Format enablement

Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! All were very good cameras and turned extremely good photos. The Fuji GA645 has a very good lens, super crisp, but I always prefer the rendering with the Zeiss lensed cameras. The Hassy SWC's Biogon is just a phenomenally wonderful lens. I guess RolleiFlex is

Re: Possibility of Medium Format enablement

HEllo Boris ... Please think about this. The Fuji 645 shoots in portrait orientation, i.e., vertical. If you want a horizontal or landscape photo, you'd have to turn the camera vertically. I've never cared much for the 645 format, much preferring 6x6, and probably 6x7. Also, I understand that

Re: another harassment by police story

- Original Message - From: "Gary Sibio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> There's a federal law which prohibits the photographing of bridges. Yes, it's a stupid law but the police could have arrested the photographers instead of just making them delete the images. Uhhh. Are you saying that I

Re: Possibility of Medium Format enablement

If image quality is what you want, why not go for a 6x9 camera. a 6x9 tanny is very nice on the light table. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! The fixed lens range-finder style cameras gener

Re: OT -- Zeiss Ikon

Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Nov 19, 2005, at 10:16 AM, keith_w wrote: ... Well, I might dispute that contention! ;-) ...In fact, any rabid Contax-o-phile ... Somehow, the notion of having a "Leica vs Contax" RF flame fest on the PENTAX mailing list is even stupider and more ridiculous tha

Re: OT -- Zeiss Ikon

On Nov 19, 2005, at 1:52 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: The Contax RF lens mount, however, has seen no new lenses designed for it in many years. To me, the existing body of Leica M-bayonet and Leica thread mount lenses available new and used speak strongly in favor of sticking with these moun

Re: another harassment by police story

Gary Sibio wrote: At 06:48 AM 11/19/2005, you wrote: from minutes of a recent NJFCC meeting: "Regarding photographing bridges and buildings - reported that Monmouth Camera Club members were harassed by police at the Delaware Water Gap. They were told to erase their memory cards. A letter

Re: Possibility of Medium Format enablement

Another thing about Rolleis is one with slight cleaning marks goes for about 1/2 what one with a pristine lens. That puts a Xenotar (my preference) or a Planar lensed Rolleiflex in the same price range as a Tessar lensed one without the marks. Believe me, if there is any difference in photo qua

Re: Autumn 2005 Synchronicity Gallery

Nice pictures and nice page, Tom Dave > A bit asynchronously > > http://www.peaceoflight.com/Sync2005/index.html > > Please let me know if anything's not working. > > Tom C. > >

Re: Problems with Epson R2400

Try it with the settings for regular "Photo Quality" and Unidirectional Printing (I think that setting is done by turning off fast printing). If that does not eliminate the banding then you probably have to send it in for warranty service. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com "Idiot Proof" <

Re: PESO - Falls

> On 11/18/05, Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This was taken at the beginning of this past summer up in the Sierra > > Nevada mountains in northern California. > > > > Pentax *istD, DA 16-45/4, Tripod > > ISO 400, 1/4 sec @ f/22, 45mm focal leng

Re: OT: Cheap Monitor

My partner is a system adminstrator for a major corporation in this area. The last shipment of fairly highly touted but "consumer grade" CRTs for his company proved to be a disaster: the monitors were so bad that he and the engineers who use them were experiencing headaches and seriously wo

Re: PESO Great blue herons

Nice shots Francis. You drift well.LOL Personal favorites are numbers 1 and 4 Dave Brooks > More bird shots. > It's actually more of a GESO but some people seem to find that acronym > to stimulate negative emotions. > > http://www.photosynth.ca/photo/f/hero

OT, especially for Brits - sorry can't help myself - Scrabble stuff

Cotty, are ya gonna photo the World Scrabble Championship? My Scrabble "grandson" Adam Logan will be facing off in the finals against Thai player Pakorn Nemitrmansuk (Who I played in his first US championship back in 1996 - he beat me) Adam is one of those on my Winners calendar, and although I

OT, especially for Brits - sorry can't help myself - Scrabble stuff

Cotty, are ya gonna photo the World Scrabble Championship? My Scrabble "grandson" Adam Logan will be facing off in the finals against Thai player Pakorn Nemitrmansuk (Who I played in his first US championship back in 1996 - he beat me) Adam is one of those on my Winners calendar, and although I

Re: OT -- Zeiss Ikon

On Nov 19, 2005, at 11:17 AM, Bob Shell wrote: Actually Cosina has offered a number of lenses in Contax RF mount in recent years, as well as a camera sporting that mount. Some of the lenses are still available. Go to cameraquest.com for info. Interesting, I didn't know that. Talk about

Re: another harassment by police story

Well there was such a law in effect during WWII. Except for war emergency powers, and taxation, the federal government here can not pass laws nationwide. The have to use a threat of cutting off federal funding to extort the states to pass state laws like they did with daylight savings time. Eve

Re: PESO Great blue herons

Excellent. Thanks for sharing. Paul On Nov 19, 2005, at 2:40 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice shots Francis. You drift well.LOL Personal favorites are numbers 1 and 4 Dave Brooks > More bird shots. It's actually more of a GESO but some people seem to find t

Re: another harassment by police story

keith_w wrote: > > Gary Sibio wrote: > > > At 06:48 AM 11/19/2005, you wrote: > > > >> from minutes of a recent NJFCC meeting: > >> > >> "Regarding photographing bridges and buildings - > >> reported that Monmouth Camera Club members were harassed by police at > >> the Delaware Water Gap. They w

Re: another harassment by police story

keith_w wrote: > > Gary Sibio wrote: > > > At 06:48 AM 11/19/2005, you wrote: > > > >> from minutes of a recent NJFCC meeting: > >> > >> "Regarding photographing bridges and buildings - > >> reported that Monmouth Camera Club members were harassed by police at > >> the Delaware Water Gap. They w

Re: Possibility of Medium Format enablement

I also tend to prefer 6x6, but 645 is much more economical on film and fits most paper sizings with less waste ... I always feel bad when I cut down a 13x19" sheet to 13x13" for full frame presentation, or have to work to make 20x20 inch prints. Funny thing is that I find that I shoot about

RE: OT: Cheap Monitor

yes there are MANY junk crts on the market, but the high end ones outperform even the best LCDs. and the thing is you can get NEW old stock high end CRTS for the same or less on EBAY than any of the LCDs currently anywhere. jco -Original Message- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [mailto:[EMAIL PROTE

Re: OT - old Kodak film identification?

Thanks for the correction, Bob. I actually did a bit of googling, instead of just recalling from memory, and found that the Cellulose acetate has an ignition temp of 800F and the Estar base 900F. I'm assuming the cellulose nitrate ignited at much lower temperatures. On 11/19/05, Bob Shell <[EMAI

Re: Light Tents -- was Portrait Photography Question ...

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > In a message dated 11/18/2005 8:02:34 PM Pacific Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > It ain't art - but it gives great detail, like > using a large format > camera. > > ann > == > Cool. Thanks. I can think of a few times that might work for me. Would

Re: OT: Cheap Monitor

In a message dated 11/19/2005 11:40:53 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'd strongly recommend any current 15-17" flat panel display over any comparably priced CRT today. You get more viewable area, better stability, better color rendering, and the current generation of in

Re: OT: Cheap Monitor

In a message dated 11/19/2005 11:51:16 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: yes there are MANY junk crts on the market, but the high end ones outperform even the best LCDs. and the thing is you can get NEW old stock high end CRTS for the same or less on EBAY than any of the LCDs cur

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